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Category: TRADITIONAL CULTURE

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Owari Tsushima Tenno Festival

japanup_akane 07/21/2023

This 500-year-old festival was the favorite festival of samurai and Oda Nobunaga, a Japanese daimyō, of the Sengoku period.

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

History of Gion Matsuri

japanup_akane 07/05/2023

The birth of Gion matsuri dates back to 869, when the plague decimated a large part of the population.

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

If You Like Nikuman Buns, You’ll Love Nagano’s Oyaki

japanup_akane 03/27/2023

Whenever I arrive in Japan, for my first meal do I go to a fancy sushi joint? A Michelin 3-star restaurant? An izakaya? Nope.

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The Mountain Pirate Chicken Pun

japanup_akane 03/14/2023

If you’ve ever been to Nagano Prefecture in the Japanese Alps, you’ve probably had a chance to eat one of the local specialties, a type of fried chicken called sanzoku-yaki (山賊焼き) which is usually rendered into English as “Mountain pirate (or bandit) chicken.”

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The festival of dolls or festival Hina (Hinamatsuri)

japanup_akane 03/07/2023

The origin of this holiday would come from China. During the period Edo, March 3 was considered the day of growth and the happiness of girls.

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

25 Tips for a Great Trip to Japan

japanup_akane 02/27/2023

Everything you need to know about traveling in Japan

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Why are Traffic Lights Blue in Japan?

japanup_akane 02/20/2023

Traffic lights in Japan are red, yellow, and blue. Or are they red, yellow, and green? Well…it depends on what you mean by blue and green.

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The Uniqueness of Japanese Time

japanup_akane 02/16/2023

In Japan’s historic timekeeping system, the length of an hour changed daily

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Japanese Traditional Game “Ohajiki”

japanup_akane 10/03/2022

This game was introduced from China during the Nara period (710-794). At that time, flints were used to play “Ishi-hajiki (stone kick)”.

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The Substitute Dog (Okage-inu)

japanup_akane 09/27/2022

This once in a lifetime pilgrimage was known as okage-mairi. People of all classes would partake in this pilgrimage

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Pursuing a Traditional Japanese Apprenticeship in the Reiwa Era

japanup_akane 09/09/2022

Japan is renowned worldwide as a country steeped in a culture that combines both tradition and modernity….

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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The Seiryu Festival or the Blue Dragon

japanup_akane 08/26/2022

The four gods (shijin) are often seen as guardians who protect the four directions of east, west, north, and south, which are also called the four gods of direction.

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【History】 🏯SAMURAI Legends🏯 Who is you 【History】

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Who is your most favorite samurai?  Who do you know at all?  Recently, Japanese historical topics such as samurai, the history itself and/or swords have been drawing increasing attention both nationwide and worldwide. 

"An Educator Who Overcame Hierarchy with the Power of Learning and Supported Japan’s Modernization"

Have you ever seen Japanese banknotes?  There are three types of Japanese bank notes: the 1,000 yen note, the 5,000 yen note, and the 10,000 yen note, each of which features an important figure in Japanese history.  In this article, we will introduce you to Yukichi Fukuzawa, whose portrait appears on the 10,000 yen note.

Childhood and the Development of His Academic Talent
Yukichi Fukuzawa, whose portrait is featured on the 10,000 yen note, was........

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"Why are Traffic Lights Blue in Japan?"🚦 Traff "Why are Traffic Lights Blue in Japan?"🚦

Traffic lights in Japan are red, yellow, and blue. Or are they red, yellow, and green? Well…it depends on what you mean by blue and green.

The traffic lights themselves are usually (but not always, more about that later) bright green, the same as in the rest of the world. But in Japanese, they’re called blue — ao (青) — rather than midori (緑) — green.

If you point at a traffic light and say “midori!” you’ll get only confused stares from your Japanese friends. They won’t understand you’re telling them the light is green so get your ass in gear. Instead they’ll wonder why you’re pointing at plants or trees somewhere......

『Learn Japan Deeply with DC!』

Writer: DC Palter

Read DC’s Stories More at Japonica Publication 〉〉〉( medium.com/japonica-publication )

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【Interview】 🌸I live in Japan🌸 Angela M 【Interview】

🌸I live in Japan🌸

Angela Marie Ortiz

・Home county/city/state:California, USA

・Occupation: CSR Professional, Social Impact Entrepreneur, Author

・Duration living in Japan: 35 years

・Why do you live in Japan?: Moved here with family, lives here for family, work, and passions. a blogger, Plant-Based Health Coach, and Raw food chef.

Were you hesitant to relocate to Japan?

No, not at all!  My parents brought the whole family here when I was very little so my first memories of life were in Japan.

What do you miss about your maternal country living in Japan?

I miss the simple access to my siblings and extended family most, secondly might be the natural beauty of the US landscape........

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【History】 🏯SAMURAI Legends🏯 Who is you 【History】

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Who is your most favorite samurai?  Who do you know at all?  Recently, Japanese historical topics such as samurai, the history itself and/or swords have been drawing increasing attention both nationwide and worldwide. 

"3rd Shogun of Edo One of the Greatest Innovator of Japan"

Overview of The Tokugawa Period

The Tokugawa period, also known as the Edo period, was the last of the traditional Japanese periods of domestic peace, political stability, and economic development under the shogunate (military dictatorship) established by Ieyasu Tokugawa.  The Tokugawa family had a remarkable impact on Japanese history.  In this article, we will discuss the life and legacy of Tokugawa Iemitsu, grandson of one of the most famous shoguns, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and how he remade Japan........

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"Let’s Go to Aichi Prefecture, Which Has Ghibli Park!"

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In November 2022, Ghibli Park opened within the grounds of Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, which is called “Moricoro Park,” in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture! We introduce this high-profile park, which represents the world of Studio Ghibli, as well as attractive aspects of Aichi Prefecture, where the park is located.

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【Interview】 🌸I live in Japan🌸 Monika K 【Interview】

🌸I live in Japan🌸

Monika Kumari

・Home county/city/state: India (Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow)

・Occupation: Student

・Duration of Living in Japan: 3.5 years

・Why you live in Japan: Pursuing my doctoral degree

Were you hesitant to relocate to Japan?

Not at all, I was very excited to come to Japan to experience a new country and new culture.  Coming to Japan was my first international exposure, and I existed for it.  I was a little worried about the language barrier and high living costs in Japan........

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